Video: Hosemann Reports High Voter Turnout In Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The state has reported that voter turnout was high today in Mississippi.

Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann gave an update today. He said everything has been running smoothly.

There were two minor problems in the state, in Jackson County and Madison County. They’ve fixed those.

“By and large, great numbers of Mississippians are coming out to vote. We’re seeing long lines that have progressed very quickly through the voting process,” Hosemann said in a video statement in Jackson.

Here’s the release his office sent the media:

Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann received reports of very high voter turnout at the polls as Mississippians began casting their ballots this morning.

Minor problems have been reported at select polling places across the State including:

•         Jackson County: In some precincts, electronic pollbooks were not operational at 7 a.m. and did not have paper back-ups, which delayed checking in voters.  The problems have been rectified.
•         Madison County: At the Ridgeland Recreational Center polling place, machines were not operational promptly at 7 a.m.  Voting continued by paper, and now the machines are fully operational.

Polls are open until 7 p.m.  Voters standing in line at 7 p.m. are entitled to vote.

Problems at the polls or other questions should be directed to the Secretary of State’s Election Hotline at (800) 829-6786.